Success story: The Bedroom Furniture Galleries

Success story: The Bedroom Furniture Galleries The Bedroom Furniture Galleries is an example of how the entrepreneurial spirit thrives in the Cranbrook-Kimberley Development Zone. For starters, it began in a basement. The year was 1977 and Kimberley residents Fred and Gloria Hoechsmann decided to start making waterbeds. Soon, what was their hobby turned into a […]

New development in Kimberley is underway by Tyee Homes

New development in Kimberley is underway by Tyee Homes Kimberley’s Tyee Homes is installing civic infrastructure and prepping for a multi-family duplex and townhouse development Tyee Homes is moving dirt and installing civil infrastructure for their new 30-unit mixed duplex and multi-family development on lower Rotary Drive in Kimberley. According to development applications submitted to […]

Major industrial land deal closes in Cranbrook

Major industrial land deal closes in Cranbrook The City of Cranbrook is working hard to accommodate the interest and needs of investors to the Cranbrook-Kimberley Development Zone. Last month, the City announced its acquisition of 100 acres of industrial zoned land. Most of this parcel, which was previously owned by Tembec and formerly the site […]

Cranbrook construction climbs to $30.22 million

Cranbrook construction climbs to $30.22 million The City of Cranbrook is continuing to see strong economic growth in 2018 with $30.22 million in total construction so far this year compared to $9.6 million in 2017 According to the City of Cranbrook’s Office of Innovation and Collaboration, the City has issued 133 building permits as of […]

New Dawn announces Legacy Lookout at Wildstone

New Dawn announces Legacy Lookout at Wildstone Development to include 72 condos and 62 single-family detached homes on what will be a serene, prefurbia neighbourhood New Dawn Developments, an award-winning East Kootenay land developer and home builder, is pleased to announce Legacy Lookout at Wildstone Golf Course in Cranbrook. Situated on 15 pristine acres, this […]

Cranbrook’s Historic Baker Hotel acquired by Eaton Properties

Cranbrook’s Historic Baker Hotel acquired by Eaton Properties One of Cranbrook’s great pieces of heritage real estate is taking on a new incarnation, as of this coming autumn. The historic Mount Baker Hotel, on Baker Street and 11th Avenue South, has been recently acquired by Greg Eaton of Eaton Properties, who will take possession at […]

New seniors’ housing complex in Cranbrook

New seniors’ housing complex in Cranbrook As the population ages, it is vital for communities to ensure that they have adequate affordable housing and assisted living options. And it’s not just because of the economics. When mom and dad need to simplify and/or require assistance, do we really want them living hours away, in a […]